Employment Law
Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections: A Practical Overview
Employees who have been dismissed from their employment may have legal options available to challenge that decision, two of the most common avenues, being Unfair
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Employment Law
What Does An Employment Lawyer Do?
Employment law is more than just rules and regulations; it protects rights, defines responsibilities and helps resolve workplace conflict. Whether you’re an employee, contractor, HR
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Mental Health Break Defeats Deactivation Claim
In the recent decision of Priyansh Singh Panwar v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1578 (the Decision) the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) has
Legal News
Zero WFH; No Basis for Rejecting Alternative Suitable Position
In the recent decision of Mater Misericordiae Ltd Trading AS Mater v Robyn Tyler [2025] FWC 1396 (the Decision), the Fair Work Commission (the FWC)
Employment Law
Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry Recommends Further Restrictions on Workplace Surveillance
A parliamentary inquiry by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) led by Labor MP Alison Marchant (the Inquiry) has found that laws governing workplace
Employment Law
What is Employment Discrimination in Australia?
Employment Discrimination in Australia Employment discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly in the workplace due to personal attributes such as race, sex, age,
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6-Months Of Continuous Service Required for FWC To Exercise New Powers for Gig Economy Workers
The Fair Work Commission (the FWC) have exercised new powers to deal with disputes regarding gig economy workers and ‘unfair deactivation’ in the recent decision
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Law Firm Referred to Fair Work Ombudsman for Unauthorised Deductions from Employee Wages
In the recent decision of Renee Passmore v The Trustee for The CBC Lawyers Unit Trust, Sandra Clive [2025] FWC 575 (the Decision) the Fair
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Deferred Bonuses and Forfeiture Conditions Found to be Unlawful by the Federal Court
In the recent Federal Court of Australia decision of Wollermann v Fortrend Securities Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 103 (the Decision) an employer’s attempt to defer
Adverse Actions
What is Adverse Action in the Workplace? A Guide for Australian Employers, Employees and Contractors
In Australian workplaces, Adverse Action refers to negative actions that may be taken by an employer, an employee, or an independent contractor that can impact
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Gig Worker Protection Laws Passed in NSW
The Minns Government has proposed legislation, being the Industrial Relations Amendment (Transport Sector Gig Workers and Others) Bill 2025 (NSW) (the Bill), which aims to
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Labor Government Proposes ‘Blanket Ban’ for Non-Compete Clauses for Lower Income Earners
In a recent development, the Albanese Labor Government has proposed the introduction of legislation which will create a ‘blanket ban’ on non-compete clauses in employment